Delanty goes back to the beginning

IN MORE ways than one, it was a circle completed for Cork poet Greg Delanty, who returned to his native city for the launch of an anthology of his work.

Reading from his new book, Collected Poems 1986-2006, in the Crawford Art Gallery last night, Delanty said he was delighted to have a special launch in Cork following the official launch by internationally renowned poetry critic Christopher Ricks in Dublin last Monday.

Delanty, who teaches in Vermont in the US, said the publication, which incorporates seven previously published volumes of his work was already being very warmly received. He said he was personally very happy with the collection, despite initial reservations as it is unusual for such a young poet - Delanty is 47 - to have an anthology published.